I remember watching the Moscow festival on satellite TV and, having had their album before the gig and liking it, I was quietly expectant.
I thought they were good but when you watch that show and compare it to Jovi at the same gig, it's a perfect example of why Bon Jovi survived grunge and so many didn't.
The work ethic of Jovi, playing like they've been told they'll never get to gig again. The difference in the songs is also evident. Songs like Gypsy Road and Coming Home are good, solid 3-stars out of 5 but they are more comparable to Jovi songs post-2000 and don't stand up next to BoB, WITS etc...
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